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Deposit Return Schemes: Wales

Asked by Sir Ashley FoxConservativeWales OfficeTabled Answered 17 October 2025UIN 79893

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether she has had recent discussions with the Welsh government on the potential impact of including (a) glass and (b) a reuse element in its deposit return scheme on cross-border businesses.

Answered by Jo Stevens

The UK Government has regular discussions with the Welsh Government on the deposit return scheme, including through the Resources and Waste Common Framework.

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